Tefal WO400852 User manual

Brand: Tefal

Model: WO400852

Category: Small kitchen appliances

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Balanced Living Wok

STEAM WOK

Instructions for use

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse or partially immerse cord, plugs, or appliance

in water or other liquid.

4. Not intended for use by children. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or

taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,

or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may

cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Before use, check that your local voltage corresponds with the specifications shown on the ap-

pliance nameplate located under the appliance.

12 Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any

control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

14. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

15. Check that the electrical installation is compatible with the wattage and voltage stated on the

bottom of the appliance.

16. CAUTION - To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly-

grounded outlets only.

17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

18. 60 minutes ON in two-hour period : the appliance shall not be switched ON more then 60

minutes in a two-hour period.

19. This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Safety instructions

• This appliance is intended for domestic household use only.

• If an extension cord is used, make sure to choose one of equivalent diameter with a grounded

outlet.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• Do not immerse the appliance, the electrical box or power cord in water.

• To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall.

• Make sure the appliance is in a stable position on the table.

• Do not place the hot wok under water or on a fragile surface.

• Only use parts or accessories provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved Service

Center. Do not use them for other appliances or intention.

• Never insert aluminum foil or any other object between the pot and the heating element.

• The maximum usage time within a 2 hour period is one hour. Do not operate the appliance for

more than one hour in a two hour period.

• If you have any problems, contact the authorized after-sales service center or the internet

address www.t-fal.ca or www.t-falusa.com

Short Cord instructions

A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk

resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is

exercised in their use.

If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used :

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance;

2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type3-wire

cord;

and

3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or table top

where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

• Position the cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that guests can move freely

around the table without tripping over it.

• Always plug the appliance into a grounded socket.

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD ONLY.

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Thank you for buying this appliance. Read the instructions in this leaflet care-

fully and keep them within reach. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or

failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility

and the guarantee will not apply.

For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable standards and regulations (electrical

Safety, Food Compliant Materials, ...).

Our company has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify these

products without prior notice.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by

an adult responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

• Accessible surface temperatures can be high when the appliance is operating.

Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance, always use the handles.

• Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.

• Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive res-

piratory system, such as birds, We advise bird owners to keep them away from the

cooking area.

Prevention of accidents at home

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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Description

1. Tempered Glass lid

2. Steaming pan

3. Handle

4. Temperature knob

5. Wok base

6. Power cord

7. Electrical box

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Before first use

1 Remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories

from the inside and the outside of the appliance.

Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass

table, tablecloth, varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface

such as a dish towel.

To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it

in a corner or against a wall.

2 When using for the first time, wash the Wok and the acces-

sories with a sponge, hot water and dish soap liquid. Wipe

dry with a soft cloth or paper towels.

Pour a little cooking oil inside the Wok and then wipe it with

an absorbent kitchen towel.

Do not place the cooking plate under water or onto fragile

surface when the appliance is hot.

Never use metal scourers or scouring powders to avoid dam-

aging the cooking surface.

Properly position the steaming pan on the wok and lid on

the steaming pan.

3 Set the electrical box on min. position, connect the electrical

box to the pin of the appliance.

If the electrical box is incorrectly positioned, the safety

system will prevent the appliance from working.

Make sure that the electrical box is completely inserted.

4 Fully unwind the power cord.

Make sure that the electric power supply is compatible with

the power rating and voltage indicated under the electrical

box.

Only the appropriate electrical box must be used.

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5 Plug the power cord into grounded socket.

If an extension cord is used: take all necessary precautions

to prevent anyone tripping over an extension cord.

If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified

person in order to avoid a hazard.

The power supply cord should be regularly examined for

signs of damage, and if the cord is damaged, the appliance

must not be used.

On first use, there may be a slight odor and a little smoke

during the first few minutes. In these cases, open the

windows and wait until there is no more.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Do not move the appliance when in use.

Never run the appliance empty.

If you want to use only the wok, remove the steaming pan.

Do not use aluminium foil to cover the appliance, do not use

the wok for uses other than cooking.

To avoid scratching the non-stick coating, do not use a fork or

metal utensils to scrape food out from the bottom of the wok.

Do not cut food directly in the wok.

Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the

appliance.

Use a wooden or plastic spatula when preparing your recipe.

Do not attempt to move the appliance when filled with hot oil.

This appliance is not a fryer. The wok pan must never be used

for cooking french fries, doughnuts, ...

Ensure that the food to be cooked is well drained.

When using frozen food, ensure that it is properly defrosted and

dried.

Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.

2 -

Connection

3 -

Cooking

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Wok cooking

6 To cook in the wok, put on a little oil and turn the dial to the

desired temperature setting.

The preheat indicator light comes on to indicate the grill is

heating.

When the selected temperature is reached, the preheat

indicator light will go out.

The preheat indicator light will turn on and off during

cooking to indicate your desired temperature is being

maintained.

After the preheat, you can place foods into the wok and add

the tempered glass lid if necessary.

Do not use the steaming pan during the wok cooking.

7 The different positions of the thermostat are given only for

a guide:

- Function "keep warm" : position 1-2

- Function "simmering" (gentle and fast): position 3-4

- Function "browning and frying" : position 5-maxi

Steaming pan cooking

8 Place the thermostat in the max. position, add water to the

wok, place the steam pan with food and lid on top of the

wok.

Water must be in the wok base in order for the steaming pan

to cook your foods.

The steaming pan is very hot during cooking and shortly

after. Be sure to use oven mitts when using.

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After use

9 Place the thermostat in the min. position before

unplugging.

10 Before cleaning, unplug steamwok from wall outlet and

allow to cool.

11 To avoid accidental burns, allow steamwok to cool

thoroughly before cleaning.

Then disconnect the electrical box.

2 H

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12 The lid, the bowl , the steaming pan can be cleaned using a

sponge, hot water and dish soap.

Never use a metallic sponge or scouring powder as this could

damage the non-stick coating inside the bowl.

13 Do not immerse the electrical base and the power cord of

steamwok in water or any other liquid.

The electrical base with wok and the electrical box are not

dishwasher-safe.

The lid and the steaming pan are dishwasher-safe.

14 Always make sure steamwok is cold, clean and dry before

storing.

Store the appliance in a dry place.

5 -

Cleaning and storing

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MANUFACTURER's WARRANTY

: www.t-falusa.com

With a strong commitment to the environment, most of T-fal products are repairable during and after the warranty period.

Before returning any defective products to the point of purchase, please call T-fal consumer service directly at the phone

number below for repair options. Your help to sustain the environment is appreciated!

The Warranty

This product is guaranteed by T-fal for 1 year against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship, starting from the initial date of purchase.

The manufacturer's warranty by T-fal is an extra benefit which does not affect consumer's Statutory Rights.

The T-fal warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the

repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labor. At T-fal’s choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing

a defective product. T-fal’s sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this warranty are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions

The T-fal warranty only applies within USA, Canada & Mexico, and is valid only on presentation of a proof of purchase. The product can be taken

directly in person to an authorized service center or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of

postage), to a T-fal authorized service center. Full address details for each country’s authorized service center are listed on the T-fal website

(www.t-fal.ca) or by calling the appropriate telephone number listed below to request the appropriate postal address.

T-fal shall not be obligated to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase.

This warranty will not cover any damage which could occur as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow T-fal instructions, use on current or

voltage other than as stamped on the product, or a modification or unauthorized repair of the product. It also does not cover normal tear and wear,

maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, and the following:

- using the wrong type of water or consumable

- scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according

to the instructions for use);

- ingress of water, dust or insects into the product; damage due to

water, dust or insects entering the product.

- mechanical damages, overloading

- damages or bad results due to wrong voltage or frequency

- accidents including fire, flood, lightning, etc

- professional or commercial use

- damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product

This warranty does not apply to any product that has been tampered with, or to damages incurred through improper use and care, faulty packaging

by the owner or mishandling by any carrier.

The T-fal manufacturer's warranty applies only for products purchased and used in USA, Canada & Mexico. Where a product purchased in one

country and then used in another one:

a) The T-fal guarantee duration is the one in the country of usage of the product, even if the product was purchased in another listed country with

different guarantee duration.

b) The T-fal guarantee does not apply in case of non conformity of the purchased product with the local standards, such as voltage, frequency,

power plugs, or other local technical specifications

c) The repair process for products purchased outside the country of use may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by T-fal

d) In cases where the product is not repairable in the new country, the T-fal guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar product or an alternative

product at similar cost, where possible.

Consumer Statutory Rights